During this summer's Localvore farm and garden tour series, community members are invited to come interact with their local food system by building relationships, learning new skills and experiencing the food coming out of this valley. Tours and workshops are hosted by local farmers, gardeners, food producers and community members who are interested in sharing skills and knowledge. "By learning from each other, a truly sustainable and local food system is possible," said Mad River Localvore spokesperson Lisa Barnes.

Tours are always free and open to everyone. Donations are appreciated and allow the Mad River Localvores to continue to offer these community-oriented programs. Participants are asked to register for the events through the Localvores' website (http://madriverlocalvores.org/programs/farm-garden-tours/) so that they can plan accordingly.

Anyone who would like to be on the schedule as a host for the 2014 tour season can contact Barnes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..